Spring 2012 Christian Education Classes

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Sundays at 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
March 4, 2012 through May 27, 2012

Children (Age 2 through 6th grade)
1. Preschool (Ages 2–4). From the New Testament, students will learn about the birth and life of Jesus, God’s Son. Taught by Andrea Williams.

2. Younger Elementary (Grades K–3). Studying God’s Word – The Bible as God’s Word and its place in our lives. Taught by Kevin and Rachael McMullen.

3. Older Elementary (Grades 4–6). 1 Samuel to Esther – The kings of Israel and Judah, the captivity in Babylon and the returned exiles. Taught by Josh Kiihne.

Adults/Teens

1. Missions Part 1 – The Big Picture. (THIS CLASS STARTS ON MARCH 18th) Why does missions exist? God’s heart is the greatest missionary heart in the universe and worship is the goal of the heart of God. Join us as we dig into God’s word to discuss the keys to having a heart like His for missions and how that affects us right where we are now. Taught by multiple teachers.

2. Friendship Class (Special Needs). Telling Your Friends About Jesus and Caring for God’s World – These lessons emphasize the importance of having friends, introduce Jesus as our best friend, and encourage friends to tell their friends about him. In addition, the class focuses on God as the Creator of the world and His desire for us to take care of it. Taught by a group teacher and one adult/teen mentor for each student.

Winter 2011 Christian Education Quarter

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Sundays at 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
December 4, 2011 through February 26, 2012

Children (Age 2 through 6th grade)
1. Preschool (Ages 2–4). From the New Testament, students will learn about the birth and life of Jesus, God’s Son. Taught by Andrea Williams.
2. Younger Elementary (Grades K–3). Loving Jesus – Loving the promise of the Savior; meeting Him and responding to Him. Taught by Kevin and Rachael McMullen.
3. Older Elementary (Grades 4–6). Exodus to Ruth – The redemptive acts of God in dealing with His covenant people. Taught by Josh Kiihne.

Adults/Teens
1. Joshua – Lessons Learned in Taking the Promised Land. This engaging, interactive study will examine God’s work in the lives of His people as they seek to grasp what it means to live victoriously by faith. Join us as we learn valuable lessons on how to face life’s challenges and triumph by God’s help. Taught by multiple teachers.

2. Friendship Class (Special Needs). Jesus, Our Savior – Units devoted to the stories about Jesus’ life from his birth to His resurrection as told in the four gospels. Taught by a group teacher and one adult/teen mentor for each student.

Fall Christian Education Quarter

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Sundays at 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
September 11, 2011 through November 27, 2011

Children (Age 2 through 6th grade) 1. Preschool (Ages 2–4). From the New Testament, students will learn about the birth and life of Jesus, God’s Son. Taught by Andrea Williams.

2. Younger Elementary (Grades K–3). Living Together – God and His people, stories from Genesis. Taught by Kevin and Rachael McMullen.

3. Older Elementary (Grades 4–6). Genesis – Creation, the Fall, the flood, the Abrahamic covenant, the patriarchs and Joseph. Taught by Josh Kiihne.

Adults/Teens
1. How to Study the Bible. Do you struggle with reading the Bible or think you should get more out of studying it? Regular Bible reading and study are among the most fundamental Christian disciplines but require deliberate thought and practice. Join us for an interactive class on how to correctly handle God’s word of truth. Taught by multiple teachers.

2. Exploring Crossroads. This class is for those who would like to learn more about our church, our beliefs, and the basis for our beliefs. Through searching the Bible and interactive discussion, the participants gain a deeper understanding of the Christian life and how we seek to live it at Crossroads. This class is required for youth and adults who wish to join our church. Taught by Don Sampson.

3. Friendship Class (Special Needs). Jesus, Our Savior – Units devoted to the stories about Jesus’ life from his birth to His resurrection as told in the four gospels. Taught by a group teacher and one adult/teen mentor for each student.

Summer 2011 Christian Education Classes

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There will be no Christian Education Classes during the Summer. Classes will resume in the Fall with Nursery, Grades K-3, Grades 4-6 and Adult classes. Crossroads also has a wonderful Friendship Class that Ministers to our Special Needs members.

Winter Christian Education Classes – December 5, 2010 – February 27, 2011

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Winter 2010 Christian Education Classes on Sunday mornings at 9:15–10:15 a.m. December 5, 2010 through February 27, 2011

 Children (Age 2 through 6th grade)

1.   Nursery (Ages 2–4).  Students will learn about the birth and stories of Jesus, God’s Son, in the New Testament.  Taught by Marcy Naylor and Andrea Williams in Room 113.

2.   Grades K–3.  Studying God’s Word – Taught by Tina Willsher in Room 130.

3.   Grades 4–6.  Telling Others – Taught by Jonathan Hoogerhyde in Room 132.

Adults/Teens

Resurrection reality.  Join us in exploring the History, Meaning and Controversy with Christ’s resurrection.

For the next quarter of Christian Education at Crossroads we will be offering one class for the teens and adults. “Resurrection” will be co-led by Joe Dobbels and John Davis and guest speakers, in Room 131.

The format of this class will include:

  • Introduction to weekly discussion.
  • Review of previous discussion.
  • Prayer in class for helping us to Glorify God. 

Friendship Class (Special Needs).  Holy Spirit, Our Helper–highlights the work of the Holy Spirit in the early church as told in the book of Acts and in other selected New Testament stories that demonstrate the Spirit’s work in our lives. Taught by a group teacher and one adult/teen mentor for each student in Room 124.

Fall Christian Education Classes – September 5 – November 28

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Fall 2010 Christian Education Classes on Sundays at 9:15–10:15 a.m. September 5, 2010 through November 28, 2010

Children (Age 2 through 6th grade)

1.   Nursery (Ages 2–4).  Students will learn about the birth and stories of Jesus, God’s Son, in the New Testament.  Taught by Marcy Naylor and Andrea Williams in Room 113.

2.   Grades K–3.  Studying God’s Word – Taught by Tina Willsher  in Room 130.

3.   Grades 4–6.  Telling Others – Taught by Alix Davis in Room 131.

Adults/Teens

1.   Apologetics.  Have you been faced with questions you could not answer? Have you considered what the Bible says about your questions?

For answers to these and many other questions prayerfully consider the upcoming class study in Apologetics!

For the next quarter of Christian Education at Crossroads we will be offering one class for the teens and adults. “Daily Apologetics” will be led by Joe Dobbels in Room 132.

The format of this class will include:

  • Introduction to weekly discussion.
  • Review of previous discussion.
  • Prayer in class for helping us to Glorify God. 

 2.   Exploring Crossroads.  This class is for those who would like to learn more about our church, our beliefs, and the basis for our beliefs.  Through searching the Bible and interactive discussion, the participants gain a deeper understanding of the Christian life and how we seek to live it at Crossroads.  This class is required for communicant membership at Crossroads, but everyone is welcome.  Taught by Don Sampson in Room 134.

 3.   Friendship Class (Special Needs).  Holy Spirit, Our Helper–highlights the work of the Holy Spirit in the early church as told in the book of Acts and in other selected New Testament stories that demonstrate the Spirit’s work in our lives.   Taught by a group teacher and one adult/teen mentor for each student in Room 124.

Summer Christian Education Classes – June 6 – August 29

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Summer 2010 Christian Education Classes on Sundays 9:15–10:15a.m.

June 6, 2010 through August 29, 2010

 Children (Age 2 through 6th grade)

1.   Nursery (Ages 2–4).  Students will learn about the birth and stories of Jesus, God’s Son, in the New Testament.  Taught by Marcy Naylor and Andrea Williams in Room 130.

2.   Grades K–3.  Studying God’s Word – Taught by Tina Willsher  in Room 132.

3.   Grades 4–6.  Telling Others – Taught by Alix Davis in Room 134.

Adults/Teens

1.         Hebrews.  Have you wondered how old and new testament views of the Messiah were connected? Have you considered what the Bible says about what you should think about how Christ is supreme?

For answers to these and many other questions prayerfully consider the upcoming class study in Hebrews!

In this passage of Scripture we see the importance of godly love that surpasses knowledge. To obtain this love of Christ we need Christ to dwell in our hearts. To have Christ in our hearts we need to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in our inner being.   Bowing knees in prayer before the Father, we can ask Him to strengthen us with power through His Spirit in our inner being.

Crossroads desires that our fellowship of believers in Jesus Christ be strengthened in knowing the love of God so that we can grow in our love for others and increasingly make Christ known.

For the next quarter of Christian Education at Crossroads we will be offering one class for the teens and adults. “A Study in Hebrews” will be led by Joe Dobbels in Room 113.

 The format of this class will include:

  • Introduction to weekly discussion.
  • Review of previous discussion.
  • Prayer in class for helping us to Glorify God. 

 2.   Friendship Class (Special Needs).  God, Our Father – Focuses on the Old Testament to learn of God’s creation, God’s relationship with his people, and God’s promise to send a Savior.  Taught by a group teacher and one adult/teen mentor for each student in Room 104.

Spring Christian Education Classes – March 7-May 30

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Spring 2010 Christian Education Classes

Sundays 9:15–10:15 am

March 7, 2010 through May 30, 2010

Children (Age 2 through 6th grade)

1.   Nursery (Ages 2–4).  Students will learn about the birth and stories of Jesus, God’s Son, in the New Testament.  Taught by Marcy Naylor and Andrea Williams in Room 130.

2.   Grades K–3.  Studying God’s Word – Taught by Tina Willsher in Room 132.

3.   Grades 4–6.  Telling Others – Taught by Alix Davis in Room 134.

Adults/Teens

1.      Kingdom Focused Prayer.  Have you wondered how a hymn could be used in prayer? Have you considered what the Bible says about what you should say to God?

For answers to these and many other questions prayerfully consider the upcoming class about kingdom focused Prayer!

Ephesians 3:14–19

14 For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, 15f rom whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, 16 that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, 19 and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. (ESV)

In this passage of Scripture we see the importance of godly love that surpasses knowledge. To obtain this love of Christ we need Christ to dwell in our hearts. To have Christ in our hearts we need to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in our inner being.   Bowing knees in prayer before the Father, we can ask Him to strengthen us with power through His Spirit in our inner being.

Crossroads desires that our fellowship of believers in Jesus Christ be strengthened in knowing the love of God so that we can grow in our love for others and increasingly make Christ known.

For the next quarter of Christian Education at Crossroads we will be offering one class for the teens and adults. “Kingdom Focused Prayer” will be led by Ruling Elder Fritz Thornton in Room 113.

The format of this class will include:

  • A hymn.
  • A devotional review of a passage of Holy Scripture.
  • Discussion of prayer and topics for prayer.
  • Prayer in smaller groups within the class.  (Note: some folks will pray out loud in the small groups and some may prefer to pray silently.)

Prayer is intimacy with our infinite and almighty God.  It is our desire that you will set your hearts on this goal of growing in the love of Christ and join us in this opportunity to learn about prayer and to pray together. Join us as we share guidance from God’s Word on prayer and pray boldly and specifically for His kingdom, including the needs of Crossroads. 

 2.   Friendship Class (Special Needs).  God, Our Father – Focuses on the Old Testament to learn of God’s creation, God’s relationship with his people, and God’s promise to send a Savior.  Taught by a group teacher and one adult/teen mentor for each student in Room 104.

Share Your Faith Workshop – Saturday, March 13

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Do you struggle in sharing your faith with your friends, family, classmates, or coworkers? You are not alone. 

Learn Five Key Gospel Points using the Five Fingers of Your Hand. 

The Share Your Faith Workshop gives you a comprehensive yet compact tool to share your faith. This one day Share Your Faith Workshop equips everyone with a simple, easy to remember tool for sharing his or her faith with others. Those who attend will have their passion for the lost renewed, and they will be motivated to prayerfully seek opportunities to share.  Shortly after this workshop, we will begin Everyday Evangelism in one of the Care Groups that is already meeting. 

Saturday, March 13
begins at 8:30 a.m. with a continental breakfast
workshop from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.
at the home of George and Linda Roller 7427 Norwalk Ct. Manassas, VA 20112

 Cost is $15 per person, which includes 2 meals and materials thatyou will keep. RSVP to the church office at 703-794-9431.

Visit www.syfonline.org to read more.

Winter Christian Education Classes Started – December 6, 2009

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Winter 2009 Christian Education Classes started on December 6 through February 28, 2009 Sundays 9:15-10:15a.m.

It’s not too late to join a class, so please pray and think about which class you might like to attend.

Children (Age 2 through 6th grade)

1.   Nursery (Ages 2-3).  Students will learn about the birth and stories of Jesus, God’s Son, in the New Testament.  Taught by Marcy Naylor and Andrea Williams in Room 130.

2.   Preschool (Ages 4-5).  Jesus Is God’s Son – Follow Jesus from the manger to the Mount of Transfiguration.  Taught by Tina Willsher in Room 131.

3.   Younger Elementary (Grades 1 & 2).  Loving Jesus – Loving the promise of the Savior; meeting him and responding to him.  Taught by Alix Davis in Room 132.

4.   Middle Elementary (Grades 3 & 4).  Listening to Jesus – The teachings of Jesus from the Gospels.  Taught by Rebecca McAfee in Room 125.

5.   Older Elementary (Grades 5 & 6). Exodus to Ruth – The redemptive acts of God in dealing with his covenant people.  Taught by John Davis in Room 134.

6.   Junior Highs (Grades 7-9).  The King Comes – How Matthew’s Gospel fulfills Old Testament messianic promises.  Taught by Kevin & Rachael McMullen in Room 102.

Adults/Teens

1.   Exodus:  Lessons Learned in the Departure, Part 2.  This engaging, interactive, Bible study will conclude, using family-centered participation, examine God’s work in the lives of His people, with a mind to practical application in our own lives.  Whether you are in your teens or your 80s, you will learn valuable lessons in how to face the challenges of life and triumph by God’s help.  Even if you missed last quarter’s portion of this class, you will still learn many valuable lessons from God’s work with his people.  Taught by Fritz Thornton in Room 113.

 2.   The First Epistle of John:  What It Means to Love.  The Apostle John, “the disciple whom Jesus loved” has written a letter to all Christians that teaches what love is and is not.  Join us for an interactive, discussion-based study of this important topic, so that we may learn to love others as God has loved us.  Taught by Chris Braddy in Room 100.

3.   Prayer Warriors.  This “class” is a time for Crossroads people to gather and pray together.  A handout is provided each week to guide us in praising God and praying for Crossroads, personal needs, and the needs of Christians throughout the world.  You can come and pray aloud with us, or just sit and pray along silently as others pray.  Please come join ordinary folks in approaching our extraordinarily gracious God who promises that he delights when his people pray.  Led by Chris Luther in Room 121.

4.   Friendship Class (Special Needs).  God, Our Father – Focuses on the Old Testament to learn of God’s creation, God’s relationship with his people, and God’s promise to send a Savior.  Taught by a group teacher and one adult/teen mentor for each student in Room 104.

 

   “Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth.”         

2 Timothy 2:15